Yes, the counseling program was initially accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) in 1981, making UNCG the first accredited counseling program in the state of North Carolina. The program has maintained continuous accreditation of all programs since 1981.

No degree programs are available online.

No, we offer a full-time/day program at UNCG. Students are not admitted on a part-time basis and courses are generally offered between 9am and 5pm, though in rare cases, CED courses may be taught in the evening to accommodate the schedule of a faculty member. The program adheres to the cohort model where students begin in the fall semester and progress in a developmental sequence of courses, practica, and internship requirements as a unit. The model is extremely effective for creating group cohesion and fostering a supportive learning environment.

The program has a strong history of producing solid counselors and our graduates do well in the job market. Over the past decade, we have had a 100% pass rate on the National Counselor Exam, the exam used for licensure in North Carolina and most states in the U.S. Detailed information about graduate performance is available via annual reports at the CACREP Student Outcomes Data webpage.

Students can engage in research. Master’s students have the option to participate in a research experience for credit, if they wish, though this is optional. Additionally, in any given year there are typically multiple research teams that students might join.

Along with coursework, students in the master’s program also are involved in practicum experiences, supervision, and clinical work. Students generally are on campus four to five days each week to fulfill their various program responsibilities. Each class is three hours long and meets one time per week. Most classes also have a practicum which generally involves an out-of-class, clinical application assignment. Finally, students meet with practicum supervisors at various times to process their experience in the practicum courses.  For students who have a Graduate Assistantship, work hours are planned around class time.

Yes, the GRE is a requirement for all UNCG graduate students. The Department requires general GRE scores from a test taken within the last five years. Visit https://www.takethegre.com to find a testing center near you.

The admissions committee looks at applications holistically, considering GRE scores, GPA, statement of purpose, resume, and letters of reference. Admission is competitive within each track, so there are no minimum GRE scores or GPA for consideration for admissions.

Applicants may either (1) upload transcripts that have been issued by their previous educational institution’s Registrar’s Office onto their online application or (2) order official transcripts that should be mailed to the Graduate School at the following address:

The Graduate School
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
241 Mossman Building
1202 Spring Garden Street
Greensboro, NC 27412

If you are currently a student and admitted, the Graduate School will require official transcripts showing conferral of the degree as a condition of your acceptance.

No, due to the large volume of applications received each year, the deadlines are final. (December 1st for master’s applicants.)

The EdS in Counseling allows students the opportunity to achieve a level of professional attainment (breadth and depth) beyond the MS degree.  The EdS, a “specialization in education”, is an option for UNCG students also seeking the MS degree.  The MS and EdS program lasts two and a half years and requires the completion of additional courses.  Program requirements for both degrees must be completed concurrently.  The MS and EdS is available for each master’s program concentration and for students who wish to concentrate in two program areas (e.g., school counseling and clinical mental health counseling, thereby meeting both school counseling and clinical mental health counseling degree and licensure requirements). 

No, our program is sequential and developmental. Each semester’s coursework assumes successful completion of the coursework in the previous semester(s). Thus, we admit one time each year for the master’s program. The program begins in the fall semester and we do not admit students in the spring.

No, there are no course prerequisites for admission. Additionally, there are no specific undergraduate majors necessary for an applicant to be eligible to apply.

Students can take counseling courses as a non-master’s student through the UNCG Visions program. This program is available for non-degree students who currently hold an undergraduate degree and are seeking graduate-level information in a particular area of study. It is important to know that Visions courses are not an alternative path to admission. CED Courses available through the Visions program include CED 574 Courses and Helping Skills for non-majors (CED 610). If later admitted into the master’s program, Visions students potentially can transfer one of these courses as an elective, but this is not guaranteed as it is at the discretion of the advisor. The CED 610 for non-majors course cannot substitute for CED 610 for majors (due to the different requirements) and cannot count as an elective or toward any other program requirement. The Visions program is designed to give potential applicants an inside look into the counseling field rather than a head-start in their graduate program. If you would like more information about the Visions program, including application information, please call the Graduate School at 336.334.5596.

You may find it most convenient to park in the Oakland Parking Deck.  We are located on the 2^nd floor of the Curry Building, in room 228.  The Spring Garden Street entrance to Curry will take you directly to the CED department.

Directions to campus and an interactive campus map, including parking areas, are available here.